Energy efficiency and unique features combine with “best-in-class� protection

DENVER– September 4, 2008 – APC, a global leader in integrated critical power and cooling services, today announced an additional line of surge protectors to the APC AV product family. The APC Audio-Video Surge Protector® is designed to protect valuable home theater components such as flat panel TVs and surround sound systems from damaging power transients such as surges and spikes. All APC Audio-Video Surge Protectors feature AC and video line surge protection while complying with UL1449 2nd Edition standards. The power-saving P8VNTG model also offers “master/controlled� outlets that can automatically cut power to unused equipment, thereby reducing utility costs and energy. more

CARSON CITY, Nev., Sept. 11, 2008 — After a tremendously successful 2008 CEDIA Expo, Wisdom Audio (www.wisdomaudio.com), the leader in planar magnetic technologies, is proud to that its new award-winning Sage Series high-end architectural and freestanding speaker systems is now available to ship to new dealers. The acclaimed Sage Series’ L75i speaker won a Residential Systems Magazine 2008 Resi Award in the “Speakers – On-Wall or In-Wall� category during the recent CEDIA Expo. more

New 500-Watt Product Powers Sony F23 and F35 Digital Cameras

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 – Continuing its mission to provide reliable power supplies for the high-end video camera market, Anton/Bauer, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of professional broadcast, video and film camera batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems, is proud to introduce its new DT-500™ 500-watt power supply at IBC 2008 (Stand 9.C40b). This unique product is the only power supply of its kind designed to meet the power requirements of high-end Sony F23 and F35 HD cameras. more

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, September 12, 2008—Clear-Com® Communication Systems, a brand of The Vitec Group, is previewing its new version of Clear-Com Concert™ V2.0 at IBC2008 (Stand 9.C40a). Clear-Com’s upgraded Concert V2.0 system offers expanded features including, an industry’s first native IP connectivity between Concert and the Eclipse Matrix System, establishing a single communication environment for traditional and IP intercom users. more

Ballston Spa, New York—September 2008—ReQuest, the leader in high-end media servers, recently introduced a new graphical user interface (GUI) for its iQ whole-house music system, and now introduces the GUI for use with the N-Series and F-Series media servers as well. The HD-TV GUI is a simple yet powerful wide-screen interface that delivers total control of system operation through clear, intuitive, icon-based commands displayable on any large-screen television that accepts 720p or higher signals. more

Middleton, WI—Intelix, a leading manufacturer of audio/video distribution products, recently announced the addition of Jasmine Burnside to their Administrative Department. Ms. Burnside is responsible for pre- and post- sales profiling, as well as purchase order routing.

“Jasmine is a crucial and exciting addition to our organization,� explains Steve Cohan, Intelix C.E.O. “As Intelix continues to grow, we strive to uncover top talent and dynamic individuals – Jasmine is both. Her positive energy and great attitude make her an exceptional hire.� more

Scharff Weisberg continues to expand its cutting-edge equipment inventory with the addition of the High-end DL.3, a 6500 ANSI lumens version of the celebrated DL-2 digital luminaire. The DL.3 represents the fourth generation of digital lighting products from High End Systems/Barco and is the flagship addition to a product line, which includes the Orbital Head and Axon Media Server.

Scharff Weisberg’s DL.3s are already in demand by customers. They are going to be sent out on “The Wizard of Oz� tour, “Shrek: The Musical�, and the national tour of media personality Glenn Beck. more